The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) cracked another small hole in the NCAA’s policies against paying student athletes on Monday, ruling that the organization can’t place limits on education-related payments players receive from their schools. The unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court decision upheld a ruling by a lower court […]
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Trouble in Cheeseland: Miffed MVP Aaron Rodgers Misses Mandatory Minicamp
As expected, disgruntled quarterback and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers was a no-show at the mandatory minicamp run by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday at Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. He’s asked for a trade, the team said no, and so his holdout has begun. If you follow the […]
JJ to TT: Atlanta Falcons Trade Julio Jones to Tennessee Titans
The big NFL trade finally happened over the weekend, but it wasn’t Aaron Rodgers or DeShaun Watson. Instead, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to trade All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2022, along with a third-rounder and fourth-rounder in 2023. […]
Will the Atlanta Falcons Trade Julio Jones to the Seahawks, Titans, 49ers, Patriots, Raiders, Rams?
Multiples teams are interested in acquiring seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones in a trade from the Atlanta Falcons, with the Tennessee Titans the odds-on favorite over a dozen interested teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, and LA Rams. Jones requested […]
Premier League to Extend $7 Billion Broadcast Contract for Three More Seasons
The existing TV deal for the Premier League’s broadcast rights will continue until 2025. The value of the $7 billion deal remains unchanged. The Athletic revealed that the Premier League accepted an increase in its solidarity payments to $140 million. The move ensured the league has the government’s backing for […]
NFL Releases 2021 Schedule, Week 1 Betting Odds and Lines Now Up
The suits at NFL headquarters released the schedule for the first week of the 2021 season and the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs host the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Kickoff Game set for Thursday, Sept. 10. Oddsmakers already posted betting lines for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL […]
The Fascinating Title Race in La Liga: Just Two Points Separate Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico
There will be no Spanish finalist in the Champions League this season, but the fans in Madrid and Barcelona won’t complain too much. The title race in La Liga is hotter than ever. With three games to go, Atletico, FC Barcelona, and Real Madrid are separated by just two points. […]
Super Bowl 56 Futures: Denver Broncos Spike on Aaron Rodgers Rumor, Green Bay Packers Sink
With the 2021 NFL Draft complete, the Kansas City Chiefs are still the consensus favorites to win Super Bowl 56 at +525 odds, according to an update by DraftKings. Due to the rumors about Aaron Rodgers wanting to leave Green Bay via a trade, the Packers saw their odds dip, […]
Aaron Rodgers Wants the Green Bay Packers to Trade Him to the Raiders, Broncos, or 49ers
The NFL’s reigning MVP wants out of Cheeseland. Aaron Rodgers doesn’t want to play quarterback for the Green Bay Packers anymore, and his shortlist of prospective trade partners includes the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers. This juicy news story broke a few hours before the start […]
Will the San Francisco 49ers Trade Quarterback Jimmy G?
If the San Francisco 49ers draft a quarterback with the third pick in the draft, will they part ways with starting QB Jimmy Garoppolo? The latest rumors coming out of the Bay Area suggest that the 49ers could trade Jimmy G before or after the upcoming NFL Draft. And if […]
New England Patriots Eying Trade with Atlanta Falcons for #4 Pick in NFL Draft
With less than 24 hours before the start of the 2021 NFL Draft, word got out that the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons discussed a trade in which the Patriots would move up in the draft to secure the Falcons’ #4 pick in an effort to grab quarterback Justin […]
Carolina Panthers Trade QB Teddy Bridgewater to the Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos think Teddy Bridgewater can solve their quarterback problems, at least for the upcoming season. Denver acquired Bridgewater in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers received a sixth-round draft pick in return for Bridgewater. They will also be responsible for absorbing 70% of his salary. The […]
Will the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, or New England Patriots Draft QB Justin Fields?
Over the last few days, quarterback Justin Fields from Ohio State saw his NFL Draft stock tank, whereas Alabama QB Mac Jones saw his stock rise. If Fields slips out of the top three, teams that need a quarterback, such as the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and New […]
2021 NFL Draft Prop Bets: Mac Jones, Trey Lance New Favorites for #3 Pick
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones is the new betting favorite at -305 odds to become the #3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, while Trey Lance from North Dakota State is the second favorite at +225 odds via DraftKings. Meanwhile, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields’ draft stock continues to slip before […]
LOL Jets Trade QB Sam Darnold to Carolina Panthers for Trio of Draft Picks
Quarterback Sam Darnold is getting a new lease on life after the New York Jets traded the former #3 pick from the 2018 draft to the Carolina Panthers for three draft picks, including a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The move tipped the Jets’ hand and it’s almost […]
NFL Owners Officially Approve Season Expansion, 17-Game Schedule Begins in 2021
Sports bettors and football fans will get to enjoy an extra week of regular-season games in 2021, as owners approved a 17-game NFL season on Tuesday. The league will implement the new schedule immediately, meaning teams will play 17 games each beginning this fall. Teams will play added cross-conference opponent […]
San Francisco 49ers Secure #3 Pick from Miami Dolphins, Fins Now #6 After Philly Trade
Are Jimmy G’s days in the Bay Area numbered? The San Francisco 49ers pulled off a crazy trade with the Miami Dolphins to secure the #3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but it cost them their own #12 pick, two future first-round picks (2022 and 2023), and a third-rounder […]
QB Shuffle: Tyrod Taylor (Houston Texans), Andy Dalton (Chicago Bears) Sign One-Year Deals
The Chicago Bears have a thorny quarterback situation for the upcoming season, so they baffled everyone in the Midwest and signed Andy Dalton. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans are about to have a standoff between disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson and management, but they wisely added Tyrod Taylor to their roster as […]
FitzMagic Comes to DC: Ryan Fitzpatrick Signs with Washington Football Team
Another year, another new team for FitzMagic. The Washington Football Team filled their vacancy at quarterback with journeyman gun-for-hire Ryan Fitzpatrick, who will suit up for his ninth team next season. Fitzpatrick, 38, played for eight teams over a 16-year career. He never spent more than four seasons with the […]
Drew Brees Retires, Who Will Quarterback the New Orleans Saints in 2021?
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially retired and ended speculation that he’d suit up for Who Dat nation for one more season. With Brees riding off into the sunset, the Saints now have to figure out who will be their QB next season – Taysom Hill, Jameis Winston, or […]